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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San José
    Departure location: Terminal Omnibus San Jose
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buenos Aires
    Destination location: Terminal de Retiro
    Operated by: Flecha BusFlecha Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $30
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 24 at
    Departure city: San José
    Departure location: Terminal Omnibus San Jose
    Arrival time: April 25 at
    Destination city: Buenos Aires
    Destination location: Terminal de Retiro
    Operated by: Flecha BusFlecha Bus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $34
Bus San José to Buenos Aires: Trip Overview

Bus San José to Buenos Aires: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$33
Average bus trip duration5h 20m
Number of daily buses6
Earliest bus departure12:30 AM
Distance164 miles (264 km)
Latest bus departure11:30 PM

San José to Buenos Aires Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures6
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures12:30AM - 11:30PM
Minimum Price$20
Average Ticket Price$33
Minimum Trip Duration4h45m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h20m
Distance164 miles (264 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlechabus, Rápido Tata
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip San José - Buenos Aires

The bus is the best choice to get to Buenos Aires without a car. The bus trip is an affordable, safe and convenient way to travel between the two cities. You also have the choice of using carpooling services.

The average travel time from San José to Buenos Aires is about 5h 20m, but the fastest bus can get you there in about 4h 45m. This is the time it takes to travel the 166 miles (268 km) that separate the two cities.

About 166 miles (268 km) separate San José and Buenos Aires.

You can choose from 6 travel times and travel with Flechabus and Rápido Tata. The number of buses from San José to Buenos Aires can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from San José to Buenos Aires a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service has you covered with departures starting at 12:30 AM and ending at 11:30 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from San José to Buenos Aires leave from Terminal Omnibus San Jose and arrive at Terminal de Retiro. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. $20 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Buenos Aires from San José.

The average price of a one-way ticket from San José to Buenos Aires is $33. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $20 to $37, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Once in Buenos Aires, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Floralis Genérica, Centro Cultural Borges, San Telmo, Casa Rosada and Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from San José to Buenos Aires but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from San José to Buenos Aires, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from San José to Buenos Aires that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from San José to Buenos Aires.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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Bus from Buenos Aires to San José

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